President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on mass deportations and tougher immigration restrictions is causing fear and mistrust among California immigrants, impacting their participation in health care programs like Medi-Cal. Immigrants are worried about deportation and are hesitant to enroll in health coverage, despite potential benefits. The incoming Trump administration’s expected cuts to Medicaid funding and enrollment restrictions could further threaten health coverage for immigrants. Despite concerns, some immigrants believe Trump’s economic policies may benefit them. Community health workers are facing challenges in encouraging immigrants to enroll in health benefits due to fear of deportation. Uncertainty also surrounds the fate of the Affordable Care Act and DACA recipients’ access to health insurance.
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Trump Threat to Immigrant Health Care Tempered by Economic Hopes
